After Peace Corps
Returned Volunteers use the skills and experiences they gained overseas to enhance virtually every sector of our society - Congress, the Executive Branch, the Foreign Service, business, finance, trade, health care, and social services.
Today over 210,000 returned Volunteers can be found in every walk of life, and many say their Peace Corps service had a profound impact on their careers. Former Volunteers possess a high level of confidence, independent judgment, and cross-cultural resourcefulness that are recognized by employers in all professions.
Visit the web section for returned Volunteers and get resources for transitioning home, jobs, graduate school, volunteer opportunities, and telling your story.
Last updated Jul 17 2012
Emergency 24-hour
telephone number
855.855.1961, ext. 1470
or 202.692.1470
This line is staffed by the Peace Corps Counseling and Outreach Unit (COU) and they can:
- notify a Volunteer of an emergency (e.g. critical illness or death of a family member)
- respond to family questions about a Volunteer's status
- supply an update about civil unrest or a natural disaster in the host country
Volunteer Safety
Learn more about the
Peace Corps' commitment to
safety and security:
Safety and Security: Highlights to Help You Prepare for Peace Corps Service 2011 (PDF)
Volunteer Safety Report (PDF).
Archive Safety Reports
Peace Corps' Commitment to Sexual Assault Victims (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions on Safety and Volunteer Support (PDF)
